30 October 2024 : Clinical Research
Oral Health Literacy and Patient Education Practices Among Non-Dental Professionals in Chongqing, China: A Cross-Sectional Study
Weifei Qin1BE, Nanshu Liu2BE, Qian Wang23CE, Yanling Dong23CE, Lin Jiang24ACDE*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.945207
Med Sci Monit 2024; 30:e945207
Table 2 Participants’ responses to basic oral health knowledge questions.
| Basic oral health knowledge | Rightn (%) | Wrongn (%) | Unsuren (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral health is very important to one’s life | 406 (100.00) | 0 (0.00) | 0 (0.00) |
| Oral diseases can affect general health | 402 (99.01) | 4 (0.99) | 0 (0.00) |
| Regular oral health check-ups are very important | 370 (91.13) | 14 (3.45) | 22 (5.42) |
| Bleeding gums are normal when brushing teeth | 80 (19.70) | 308 (75.86) | 18 (4.43) |
| Extraction can cause loosening of the adjacent tooth | 216 (53.20) | 146 (35.96) | 44 (10.84) |
| Tooth loss is a natural part of aging | 220 (54.19) | 160 (39.41) | 26 (6.40) |
| Fluoride toothpaste can prevent dental caries | 288 (70.94) | 72 (17.73) | 46 (11.33) |
| Regular professional dental cleaning can prevent bleeding gums and loose teeth | 340 (83.74) | 42 (10.34) | 24 (5.91) |
| Smoking is a risk factor for oral cancer | 360 (88.67) | 20 (4.93) | 26 (6.40) |
| If caries did not cause pain, it could be left untreated | 60 (14.78) | 324 (79.80) | 22 (5.42) |
| Periodontal inflammation can affect the treatment of diabetes | 348 (85.71) | 24 (5.91) | 34 (8.38) |